Situated about 500 km from Cape Town, Knysna is one of the Southern Cape coast’s best known holiday destinations, huddled between verdant forests and the shores of the wide and breathtakingly beautiful Knysna lagoon. Its most visited attraction is The Heads – the two impressive sandstone peaks standing on either side of the Knysna river … Continue Reading about Between the Forest and the Sea
On the Banks of Kwelera
Listening to the call of the Fish Eagles and the other early morning sounds of the African bush, it’s extremely hard to believe that we are only 23kms away from the bustling chaos of the city. We arrived after dark last night at Areena Riverside Resort, on the banks of the Kwelera tidal river, just … Continue Reading about On the Banks of Kwelera
A Kingdom for Kids
Bordered to the north, south and west by South Africa, and to the east by Mozambique, lies the rich, vibrant and utterly picturesque Kingdom of Swaziland. As we travel to our hotel from the airport, I marvel at the beauty of the sparsely populated African landscape.
Born To Be Free
It is raining today. In an area troubled by drought, this rain is grace from God. We’re driving along the N2 between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It’s early afternoon. I’m watching the rain fall on the ground and I imagine the intense relief washing over the earth … Continue Reading about Born To Be Free
Lake Pleasant Living
We are at Lake Pleasant Living, situated along the world-famous Garden Route of South Africa. It is a destination unlike any other. Driving through it is like driving through a holiday. It is one of the most glorious parts of the country. Sedgefield, situated between George and Knysna, is an idyllic family destination where you … Continue Reading about Lake Pleasant Living